Loss of Dutch nationality

If you have dual nationality and you live outside the EU, you can lose your Dutch nationality if you do not renew your passport in time. You can also lose your Dutch nationality if you acquire another nationality.

Renew your passport in time

If you are aged 18 or over, have dual nationality and have lived outside the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the European Union (EU) for 10 years or more, you can lose your Dutch nationality. This will not happen if you:

lived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or the EU for at least one year of the 10-year period

renew your passport, identity card or certificate of Dutch nationality within 10 years from the date of issue of your current document.

You can apply for a passport, identity card or certificate of Dutch nationality at a Dutch embassy or consulate-general in your region. You are advised to make an appointment at least 3 months before your document expires. Then you can be sure that you will receive your new document in time.